Webhead launches R&D department

San Antonio-based Webhead announced the launch of its new research and development department.

“The vision of the Department of Research and Development is to extend Webhead’s expertise in cyber and Internet operations beyond the San Antonio and Texas footprint,” Dr. Jessica Ibarra, who will be heading the new department, said in a news release.

The announcement came at its first customer and community appreciation event on Thursday.

Also, the IT firm announced it would offer a $2,500 grant and internship to one student at the new cyber security research center at the University of Texas at San Antonio.